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Paella Catering for Haslemere events
Planning paella catering in Haslemere? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
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Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella catering for your event in Haslemere
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and staff parties and work lunches.
In a smaller place like Haslemere, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella catering in Haslemere? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning live paella in Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. For paella catering in Haslemere, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Haslemere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Haslemere to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Christopher, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Haslemere has its own station, Haslemere station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Haslemere. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the GU27 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road. Main roads around Haslemere include the A286 and A287, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shottermill Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
FAQs for Haslemere
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Haslemere?
Haslemere station, in Haslemere itself.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you come to Haslemere?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Haslemere is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Haslemere and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Haslemere, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff